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Feeling Lost and Confused
November 12 is when my husband is set to leave and time is moving so fast. It's like I miss him already and it's hard for me to not dwell on the fact he's leaving in 16 days. I really don't know what to do, how to feel, or anything right now. I'm in a state of depression sometimes and I don't want that on his mind as he prepare to leave. Will anyone give me some advice and please pray for us, our marriage, and the journey we are about to go on?
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Permalink Reply by Bobbie on
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First I will tell you that I will send prayers for peace for what you are going through and for strength for you both. The anxiety leading up to him leaving is almost worse than when he's gone. I remember that frantic feeling in the days before my sailor left. You will hear this over and over but it WILL get better and you WILL get through this and come out on the other side stronger and more proud of him than you ever thought you could be.
My biggest piece of advice would be to start writing the first day he leaves. It is a great way to feel more connected and he will appreciate it more than you know. On the really sad days, I would write very emotional letters and cry. Then I would rip those letters up and write the ones that say I missed him but I was OK and so proud of everything he was accomplishing. I told him about all of the mundane stupid things that were going on in my day. I connected with other loved ones from his division and then I was able to ask him about SR ..... and he knew I was trying to get involved and supported his decision. He said that when he had days where he was homesick, he pulled out those letters and it was the boost he needed to keep going. His girlfriend and I flooded him with mail! As hard as it is for us, it is so much harder for them. We are still in our everyday lives, even though their leaving has a huge impact, but they are thrown into unfamiliar territory with unfamiliar people. It is a 9 week unreal experience for both of you! LOL He needs to know that you are his stable safe place...that is your new mission...to help get him through it knowing you are OK and there for him.
Come here and vent. We all know what you are feeling, and though we can't change it, we can sympathize, support and lift you up in prayer.
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Permalink Reply by kielovestez on
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Thank you so much. I feel so bad because I'm not leaving and he is. He's not showing any sadness and I am. It's so embarrassing.
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My son didn't shed a tear before he left...he was ready to get started. He said that he realized what he was leaving behind really quickly after he got there. LOL It sounds like your husband is being strong right now because he's confident in his decision to serve and you get to be the one he turns to when things are tough and you will realize how strong you are then! Don't ever be embarrassed to be sad about separation, it's a part of the sacrifice that we all make when our loved ones serve. That sadness will turn into the most amazing sense of pride when you see him march in with his division at PIR.
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Permalink Reply by Lia on
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My husband left less than a week ago, and Ive been having a hard time this week going from ok to wanting to cry. The letters help me and I haven't even gotten to send them yet. Before he left we spent as much time together as possible, we had a small going away party with family. He didn't show much emotion either but I would ask him what he is thinking, and what he is
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Thinking about, what he might be worried about. It's a wierd feeling.when I started reading on this group my emotions became more stable way more than I thought they would. I keep reminding myself this is all for the good. He is giving our son and I a better future, and an exciting one.
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Permalink Reply by amarmom1996 on
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While I didn't have my husband leave I had my son and honestly the only thing that helped was prayer, church, positive people and writing every time I felt the need to. The time will go by so quick and before you know it you will be visiting him for graduation. A stable marriage can and will survive anything and even a troubled marriage with God and pray anything is possible. keep your faith first and remain in a positive environment, don't let others or stories or the news or anything distract you or take over what you in your heart feels. God will protect those who have faith in him. God bless best of luck. Also if you want to chat please email me at amartinez@nassecurity.com or angleina_70@Hotmail.com
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